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Everybody’s buzzing on social media, sharing thoughts, opinions and personal details with the rest of the world – including cybercriminals.

Hackers and identity thieves have shifted their attention to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest to pick out their victims and abuse their credentials and their accounts. But how exactly do they work and what scams do they employ? Here’s an overview of the most common social media threats and advice on how to protect yourself and your kids from them.